THORN ROAD, WF12 0EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 0EF

THORN ROAD, WF12 0EF, Kirklees has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.26 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0EF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF12 postcode area, which has experienced 314 crimes and a crime rate of 8.82 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF12 0EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0EF, encompassing approximately 2487 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF12 0EF Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Ings Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Edge Top Road with total crimes: 3
  • Grange View with total crimes: 2

THORN ROAD, WF12 0EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.26-18.75%
Public order45.23300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6150.00%
Other theft31.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-75.00%
Other crime10.40-66.67%
Burglary10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.26-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour46.4333.33%
Other crime31.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Public order10.40-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3427.749.68%
Criminal damage and arson1413.671300.00%
Public order75.6375.00%
Shoplifting62.81500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.41-40.00%
Other theft31.2150.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.9119.23%
Anti-social behaviour512.460.00%
Vehicle crime52.010.00%
Public order42.010.00%
Other crime21.61-33.33%
Other theft20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.6952.94%
Anti-social behaviour510.45-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.010.00%
Public order42.01-20.00%
Other crime31.610.00%
Drugs11.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.4888.89%
Anti-social behaviour76.83-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.81150.00%
Public order52.0125.00%
Shoplifting32.01200.00%
Other theft21.21-33.33%
Burglary10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.62-50.00%
Public order43.620.00%
Other theft31.6150.00%
Other crime31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.260.00%
Public order47.24300.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.24600.00%
Burglary22.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.40-75.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.84-45.45%
Public order44.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-87.50%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.7015.79%
Anti-social behaviour88.8414.29%
Public order83.22100.00%
Other theft43.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.61-50.00%
Burglary21.61100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.220.00%
Public order42.810.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202416
June 202434
May 202431
April 202426
March 202417
February 20249
January 202418
December 202318
November 202312
October 202322
September 202319

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 202414
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20249
December 20237
November 20231
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20245
March 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF12 0EF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ings Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Edge Top Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Grange View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Doubting Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Turnip Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Doubting Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Mountain Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Denby View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Castle Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Thorn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Thorn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cross Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Castle Mount
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. The Town
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Chapel Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nook Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Maynes Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1